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The editors of The Christian Science Monitor take you beyond the headlines with the ideas driving progress in this 15-minute news briefing. The Monitor Daily Podcast is available each Monday through Friday at 6 pm ET. For more information on the Daily or The Christian Science Monitor, visit csmonitor.com. Send your comments, suggestions or thoughts to podcast@csmonitor.com.
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Increasingly vulgar attacks in politics have become the new normal. The Monitor reached out to several thinkers to ask how we got here — and how we may forge ahead.Also: today’s stories, including whether political scientists in Israel believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will maintain the Gaza ceasefire; the U.S. congregations suing to keep c…
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Can disruption be an actual plan? The word cropped up a lot in President Donald Trump’s first term – and is doing so again in his second term. Even as our story on this subject was being written, a very recent order issued by the White House was changing, underscoring the challenge that lies ahead. Also: today’s stories, including Trump going to wa…
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A key aim of Israel’s war against Hamas was to eliminate the militant group. But with the ceasefire, Hamas has reasserted its rule over Gaza, emerging from its tunnels to stage rallies and parades.Also: today’s stories, including how US students are slipping further behind, how the Navy is trying to focus more on the spiritual needs of its sailors,…
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Public opinion on immigration has shifted right, but nuances remain. Chicago offers an interesting portrait of the mixed emotions.Also: today’s stories, including a look at how money sent by unauthorized migrants in the U.S. to relatives back home may be affected by the Trump administration; an explainer on the cleanup of the LA fires; and how hope…
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It’s been a busy week in the United States as President Donald Trump has burst out of the postinauguration gates. Linda Feldmann sorts through his many initiatives in our first story today. Our other stories include Palestinians returning home to Gaza devastation, police saying Jan. 6 pardons carry future risk for law enforcement, and touring Texas…
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Organized religion provides space for worship and spiritual study. But in the case of the Los Angeles fires, organized religion can also provide a built-in system of caring and an active faith.Also: today’s stories, including commentary on whether Trump’s second administration is the end of western liberalism; a boon in Ukraine’s book publishing am…
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The first Israeli hostages freed in the ceasefire are starting to come home. Today, Dina Kraft explores a profound moment in the nation’s history. Our stories also include what’s next for TikTok in the US, Georgia’s President Zourabichvili telling the West to stop ignoring Russia, and America’s egg prices soaring again – with no end in sight. Join …
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President Donald Trump signed a historic number of executive orders on Day 1. The Monitor’s Sarah Matusek, Laurent Belsie, and Henry Gass dive into what he’s done – or has so far avoided – that reflects his priorities going forwards. Also in today’s package, the advice Ukrainians have for Donald Trump’s mission to end the war, Donald Trump’s mental…
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On Monday, Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office. Linda Feldmann, the Monitor’s Washington Bureau Chief, previews the opening act of his second term.Also: today’s stories, including responses to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas; a reflection from West Coast Bureau Chief Francine Kiefer on visiting Altadena after t…
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As talks of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas sweep through Israel and Gaza, Israelis and Palestinians are taking to the streets to celebrate. But a deal may only bring momentary pause in fighting — not long sought-after peace.Also: today’s stories, including how presidential scholars believe President Joe Biden’s legacy will be rememb…
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